alerta
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alerta(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (vigilant)
a. alert
El perro estaba alerta con las orejas levantadas escuchando los ladridos lejanos.The dog was alert with his ears up listening to the barking in the distance.
b. watchful
Los niños nadaban en el mar bajo la supervisión alerta de su madre.The children were swimming in the sea under their mother's watchful eye.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. watch out!
¡Alerta! ¡El enemigo es más fuerte que tú y perderás el juego!Watch out! Your enemy is stronger than you and you'll lose the game!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. on the alert
La policía anda alerta por si se vuelve a producir un robo.The police is on the alert in case another robbery takes place.
b. alert (adjective)
En Japón, yo viviría alerta por los posibles terremotos.In Japan, I would be alert all the time because of the potential earthquakes.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. alert
Desactivé la alerta de notificaciones en mi móvil.I disabled the notifications alert on my phone.
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